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Oklahoma Adds Former McDonald's All-American Guard

Oklahoma's offseason roster makeover continued with the addition of another former McDonald's All-American. Kansas State transfer Jordan Speiser announced her commitment to the Sooners on her Instagram account Tuesday.

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How Oklahoma DE Jake Kreul Has 'Learned So Much Football' During Spring Practice

Three months into his time at Oklahoma, defensive end Jake Kreul is confident that he made the right decision. Kreul was one of 25 players who signed with the Sooners as part of their 2026 recruiting class.

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Did Oklahoma Rise to top Spot in Polls After Series win at Texas?

After winning two of three in Austin against then-No. 4 Texas, Oklahoma is once again at the top spot in the polls. The Sooners edged out Texas Tech for the top spot in the NFCA/GoRout coaches' poll Tuesday, coming in two points ahead of the Red Raiders, 747-745.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / April 14

Sooners 2027 commit just showed that he can easily make the transition he warned everyone he would make

The Oklahoma Sooners landed 2027 edge rusher Taven Epps, or at least everyone thought he was an edge rusher. He told people he viewed himself more as a linebacker.

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]Oklahoma QB John Mateer has Enjoyed a 'Super Productive' and 'Focused' Spring

There hasn’t been any time for John Mateer to waste over the last few weeks. Mateer, entering his second season as Oklahoma’s starting quarterback, has spent spring ball working on his throwing mechanics and his footwork.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 13

New QB Bowe Bentley Experiencing the 'Dream' of Playing at Oklahoma

Even big time college football players had the same dreams fans do when they were growing up. For Bowe Bentley, prepping for his first Oklahoma Spring Game as a true freshman, the experience feels "surreal." He described the shift: "...

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 13

Three Things to Watch on Defense During Oklahoma’s Spring Game

For the first time of 2026, the Sooners will play in front of fans at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium this week. Oklahoma will play its annual spring game on Saturday after a few weeks of spring practice.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 13

Xzayvier Brown Returning to Oklahoma, per Report

Oklahoma appears to have finished off one of its top offseason priorities. Xzayvier Brown, the Sooners' second-leading scorer this season, has reached a deal to return to Porter Moser's team, according to a report from On3.com.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 13

Oklahoma Lands First Commit Out of the Transfer Portal

Porter Moser and the Sooners are off and running in the transfer portal. Oklahoma earned the commitment from former Louisville forward Khani Rooths, On3's Joe Tipton and OU Insider's Brody Lusk reported on Monday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Softball On SI / April 13

Oklahoma Softball Rises to No.1 in Softball America’s Rankings

For the third consecutive week, a brand new No.1 has taken over the Softball America Top 25 Rankings. The Sooners take the honors after a dominant series win over the reigning national champions, the Texas Longhorns, who now fall four spots down.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 13

Why Oklahoma HC Brent Venables is 'Really Excited' About Sooners' RB Depth

The spring has given Oklahoma’s running back newcomers a chance to gain valuable experience. OU coach Brent Venables revealed in March that incoming sophomore Tory Blaylock would miss the entire spring with an undisclosed injury.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / April 13

Sooners could be close to landing another elite TE in the 2027 recruiting class shortly after grabbing the No. 1 TE in Seneca Driver

The Oklahoma Sooners are putting together an elite recruiting class for 2027, and their work on offense is starting to put people on notice. The Oklahoma Sooners have made a big impression on local high school tight end Ben Kolar.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 13

Three Things to Watch on Offense During Oklahoma's Spring Game

Welcome to game week! It’s that time again — Oklahoma’s annual Spring Game is back. After taking a year off for the ill-fated experiment known as the Crimson Combine, the Red-White Game returns to Owen Field this Saturday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 13

Oklahoma Lands Former Five Star Norman Product in Transfer Portal

The Oklahoma Sooners' women's basketball team lost quite a bit of talent to graduation and even the transfer portal. Now, help is on the way in the form of former Kansas Jayhawk guard Keeley Parks, who announced on her X account that she is signing with the Sooners after one season in Lawrence.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 12

Katie Stewart's Walk-Off Blast Snaps Oklahoma's Seven-Game Winning Streak

Katie Stewart bashed a two-run home run, her second of the day, to give Texas an 8-6, eighth-inning win over second-ranked Oklahoma on Sunday in Austin, Texas.

Owen Heinecke News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 12

Owen Heinecke is Still Valuable to Oklahoma, Even as His Future Hangs in the Balance

Regardless of whether or not Owen Heinecke gets another year, he has continued to make an impact on the 2026 team. Heinecke, a linebacker who began his college career as a linebacker at Ohio State, asked the NCAA for one more year of eligibility, but his appeal was rejected in February.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 12

Oklahoma's Transfer Players Reviews Are In — 'This is a Real Team, Real Brotherhood'

The transfer portal has given players a clearer view of what truly separates programs. Even better, it lets outsiders like us — beyond the fortified walls of the sport’s football factories — gain real insight when players leave one school for another.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 12

What Records Will Fall Next to Oklahoma Freshman Kendall Wells?

Kendall Wells' first major contribution in the Red River Rivalry was historic. The Oklahoma star's three-run homer in the top of the fifth on Saturday night not only fueled an OU win and series victory, but it set the NCAA home run record for a freshman.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 11

Oklahoma's Kendall Wells Sets Record, Clinches Red River Rivalry With Clutch Homer

Kendall Wells picked the perfect time to make her first major contribution to the Red River Rivalry. After striking out in four of her first six official at-bats against the Longhorns, the freshman phenom stepped up to the plate with two on and No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / April 11

Oklahoma Sooners could end up stealing an elite 2027 recruit right out of a blue-blood’s backyard

The Oklahoma Sooners need another receiver in their 2027 recruiting class, and could end up landing Michigan WR Charles “Tre” Britton III. The Oklahoma Sooners have the No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 11

Oklahoma Hangs On in Nashville to Win Series Thanks to a Clutch Kyle Branch RBI

The Oklahoma Sooners desperately needed this series against the Vanderbilt Commodores. After Texas swept them and they squandered chances against No. 11 Alabama in Norman, a victory in Nashville was non-negotiable.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 11

Transfer RB Lloyd Avant Hopes to Elevate Oklahoma's Offense Across in the Board

Running back checkdowns weren’t a major part of Oklahoma’s offense in 2025. Of the Sooners’ 3,066 team passing yards, only 209 went to their tailbacks.

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How Oklahoma Safety Michael Boganowski Can Take Another Step in 2026

Michael Boganowski took a massive step forward in 2025. After appearing on just 68 defensive snaps as a true freshman in 2024, the safety from Junction, KS, logged 245 snaps as a sophomore.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 10

Oklahoma Takes Down Texas in Series Opener Behind Gold Glove Defensive Performance

Oklahoma’s pitching and defense earned it a Game 1 win in the Red River Rivalry. The Sooners rolled Audrey Lowry out to start their series against Texas, and she pitched a gem. Lowry shut out Texas and allowed six hits, and she let her defense do the work to produce a 3-0 victory after two rain delays.